Section 2 Historic Routes
John Rocque Map of Cork, 1759 Present Day OS Map Overlay (blue) The overlay demonstrates the changes in the layout and urban grain of Shandon over time, with significant changes along the waterways and in the north-eastern corner of the subject site. Shandon Street and Blarney Street, the main foutes from the North Gate bridge towards the towns to the west and north,have retained their primacy as the primary routes in the area to this day. They continues to serve into the 20th century as routes for cattle and butter brought into the Shandon Markets. Cathedral Road, John Street and Roman Street were equally important, serving the brewing and distilling industries to the east of Shandon along the river Kiln. The overlay shows the urban grain largely surviving in the area bounded by these streets, with the notable exception of the area to the noth east of Shandon Street, which was cleared for early 20th century housing. The North Mall and Abbey Square retain their urban form. The river Kiln to the east, still navigable on the John Roque map, is today mostly culverted following reclamation by Cork Corporation of the marshy areas around the river from the mid-18th-century. The N20 follows the route of the river with modern development along its east side comprising the Heineken brewery and apartments. 18th century industrial structures which can be seen on the east side of John Street have been amalgamated into the walled Heineken complex. This overlay shown the extent to which the urban grain of Shandon survives to this day. It is the proportion and shape of the streets and laneways, which follow the topography and edge the south and east facing cliff faces, the small individual plot sizes and the prominent vistas and landmarks, where they survive, that give Shandon its character and differentiate it from other areas of Cork.
Project: Historic Character Assessment Client: Cork City Council
Date:
15/10/2024
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